How many people died in Olembe Stadium?

Eight people
Eight people were killed and 38 were injured, seven seriously, in a crush that took place at the stadium before a round of 16 match between hosts Cameroon and Comoros last Monday.

What happened olembe?

Barriers lie on the ground at the entrance of Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 25, 2022. Eight people were killed and many more injured in a crush outside the stadium on Jan.

Who died in caf?

Joseph Kabungo
Joseph Kabungo, a medical doctor from Zambia, has died in Abuja after the Nigeria/Ghana 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off. Kabungo was the Confederation of African Football (CAF) doping control officer for the Super Eagles and Black Stars game at the MKO Abiola stadium on Tuesday.

What happened in Olembe Stadium yesterday?

Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at Olembe Stadium has been moved to Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium as a result of the deadly crush at the ground that killed eight people on Monday.

What caused the stampede at Olembe Stadium?

A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a “reckless” decision to open a gate in the face of a “flood of people”, Cameroon’s sports minister said Friday.

How did Hillsborough disaster happen?

The Hillsborough Disaster occurred on April 15th 1989 during an FA Cup semi-final tie between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The incident happened in the two standing-only central pens in the Leppings Lane stand, which were allocated to Liverpool supporters.

What happened to Cameroon fans?

The stadium was suspended last week from hosting games after a football fan stampede overpowered security and killed eight people. The suspension was lifted Sunday after Cameroonian authorities assured the Confederation of African Football of additional security measures.

What happened to Olembe Stadium Yaounde?

On 24 January 2022, at least eight people were killed in a crowd crush at the south entrance of Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The incident occurred as fans were attempting to enter the arena to watch a football match between Cameroon and the Comoros at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

What happened Cameron Stadium?

Six people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon.

Where will be the final of afcon?

Yaounde
AFCON Final: Date and time The Africa Cup Of Nations Final is due to take place on Sunday, February 6 at the Olembe Stadium, Yaounde.